Tag Archives: Madagascar

Visas and Arrival Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival into Madagascar. Payment of USD$35 is required in cash, along with a passport sized photo. Money and ATMs Malagasy currency is the Ariary. Euros are also widely accepted by …

The final leg of my Malagasy journey has taken me to the north – an area that reminds me in several ways of the Swahili coast of nearby East Africa. Spice traders once sailed these waters collecting the bounty of …

My latest travels have taken me through the central highlands of Madagascar where I hired a driver for 5 days to explore the area. The scenery was magnificent – but not at all what I expected. A section of the …

As you’ve probably guessed when I surface again it’s usually in another exotic location. This entry currently finds me travelling in Madagascar. But first some musings from an aimless wanderer… Reading novels is usually a luxury for me reserved for …